Netflix's *Drive to Survive* Season 8 premieres, spotlighting the 2018 Azerbaijan GP crash between Red Bull teammates Verstappen and Ricciardo.

Lewis Hamilton urges African unity and sovereignty, pushing for an F1 race on the continent.

Irish driver Alex Dunne joins Alpine Academy for 2026 F2 season with Rodin Motorsport, following strong 2025 performance.

Christian Horner was fired as Red Bull Racing’s team principal in mid-2025 after 20 years, amid declining performance and internal issues, as shown in a Feb. 27, 2026, Netflix episode.

18-year-old Swedish driver Arvid Lindblad, F1 rookie and youngest since Verstappen, debuts in 2026 Australia, crediting Verstappen’s mentorship and Red Bull’s program.

Lewis Hamilton confirms sequel to 2025's 'F1: The Movie' is in early development, with no release date yet.

Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll are limited to 25 and 15 laps at the Australian GP due to vibrations from Aston Martin’s Honda engine, raising health concerns.

Ford returns to F1 in 2026 as Red Bull’s power unit supplier, promoting real-world innovation through a new Apple TV ad campaign.

Layne Riggs won the first NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race on a street course in St. Petersburg, overcoming a 28th-place start.

McLaren acknowledges Ferrari and Mercedes lead after testing, vows rapid development for 2026 F1 season.